Koru Natural Therapies is an osteopathic clinic in Chirnside Park, providing care for adults, babies and children across the Yarra Valley and surrounding areas. Our experienced osteopaths take the time to understand you, your health and what is important to you, with care tailored to your individual needs.
We believe good healthcare starts with listening.
Your health is influenced by more than where you feel pain or symptoms. We take the time to understand what has brought you to us, your health history, how your body is functioning, and the factors that may be contributing to the way you feel.
Our osteopaths combine hands on treatment with education, movement, exercise and practical strategies where appropriate. Your care is tailored to you, with the aim of helping you understand your body, improve function and support the things you want and need to do.
Our team brings together a broad range of clinical experience, interests and postgraduate training. When appropriate, we work collaboratively within the clinic and alongside other health professionals involved in your care.
Our osteopaths work with people across a broad range of ages, stages of life and health concerns.
Pain, Injury & Movement
Osteopathic assessment and management of back and neck pain, headaches, joint and muscle concerns, injuries, and difficulties with movement or physical function.Nerve Pain & Neuropathy
Assessment and management of nerve related pain and symptoms, including sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve symptoms, peripheral neuropathy and other forms of nerve irritation or compression.Babies & Toddlers
Age appropriate osteopathic assessment for babies and toddlers, including musculoskeletal factors that may influence latch, suck and feeding difficulties, altered head shape (plagiocephaly), difficulties turning the head, altered movement patterns and concerns about physical development.Where appropriate, we work alongside your child’s GP, paediatrician and other health professionals involved in their care.
Children & Adolescents
Osteopathic assessment and management for children and adolescents presenting with sports injuries, headaches, joint and musculoskeletal concerns, scoliosis, coordination or balance difficulties, and movement related developmental challenges.Pregnancy & Postnatal
Osteopathic assessment and management throughout pregnancy and after birth, including pelvic girdle pain, back and musculoskeletal pain, pelvic floor concerns and diastasis recti (DRAM).Fatigue & Post Viral Conditions
For people living with ME/CFS, long COVID, fibromyalgia and post viral fatigue. Management is tailored to the individual and their presentation, with the Perrin Technique available where appropriate.Movement, Rehabilitation & Healthy Ageing
Management of osteoarthritis, meniscal and other joint concerns, rehabilitation following injury or surgery, and low bone density, including osteopenia and osteoporosis, with a focus on movement, strength, balance and physical function.Our osteopaths bring different areas of clinical experience, interests and postgraduate training to Koru, while sharing an individualised approach to patient care.
We work collaboratively and can help you find the practitioner best suited to your needs.
Prue Eddie
Osteopath
Cranial osteopathy • Paediatrics • Pregnancy & postnatal • ME/CFS & post viral conditions • Perrin Technique
Schae
Osteopath
Musculoskeletal conditions • Back & neck pain • Injury & rehabilitation • Persistent & chronic pain • Joint & movement concerns
Bec
Osteopath
Pregnancy • Postnatal • Women’s health • Pelvic girdle pain • Back & musculoskeletal pain
Areas of interest describe each practitioner’s clinical interests, experience and additional training and do not indicate specialist registration.
Your first appointment gives us time to understand what has brought you to Koru, your health history and what you would like to achieve from your care.
Your osteopath will complete an assessment relevant to your presentation and discuss their findings with you. Where appropriate, your appointment may also include osteopathic treatment, movement or exercise advice, education and strategies you can use at home.
Your management plan will be individual to you and may change over time as your needs and goals change.
What to expect at your appointment
Private health insurance claims can be processed on the day through HICAPS for eligible osteopathy services.
Medicare rebates are available for eligible patients referred by their GP under a Chronic Condition Management Plan (formerly CDMP).
Payment is required on the day of your appointment.
Fees & rebates
Koru Natural Therapies is located in Chirnside Park, at the gateway to Melbourne’s Yarra Valley.
Appointments are available with our osteopaths across the week, with online booking available for your convenience.
Not sure which practitioner to book with? Contact our reception team and we can help you choose an osteopath based on your reason for seeking care and practitioner availability.
